Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-02-06
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mortal and resolution No. IL, by Maute,
to the President of the United States
relative to the appointment of a Com
missioner from Nevada on the Inter
stare Commerce bill:
Whereas: The prominence OF the
geographical situation OF Nevada, rel
alive to the great trans-continental
railway passing through its borders,
should entitle her to a representation
ON the Commission created under the
provisions OF the Interstate Commerce
bill.
Resolved, That the President be re-
ouested to appoint on said Commits
sion a resident OF Nevada, and that
the Governor be requested to forward
a COPY of the resolution to the Presi-
dent and each of our representatives,
in Congress. Passed unanimously.
Bills ENTHUSIASTICALLY bill No.
43, by Springmeyer, to establish an
Arbor Day in this State. Referred to
the Committee on Agriculture.
Assembly bill No. 4, by Powell, to
prevent the importation or selling Of
CONTINUOUSLY diseased cattle. Same
reference.
Substitute for Assembly bill No. "a,
by Williamson, to foster and encour-
age the development OF the mineral
resources of Nevada. Referred to the
Committee ON Mines and Mining.
Senate concurrent resolution No. IL,
to amend Section 7 OF Article VI. OF the
State Constitution. relative to fixing
the terms of Supreme and District
Courts. Referred to the Committee
on the Revision of the Constitution.
Senate bill No. 81, by Harris, to pre-
vent drunkenness in Office and punish
the same. Passed.
Senate bill No. IS, Osburn's Univer-
sity bill. The Assembly amendments
honoured in and unanimously ordered
re~-engrossed.
Assembly bill No. 80, by Leermo,
relative to the proving of Nevada's
Indian war claims. Passed unani-
mously.
After passing resolutions as to the
high public worth OF Jerry Schooling,
the Senate adjourned as an additional
tribute to his memory.
Assembly bill No. SO, by William
son, requiring the Surveyor Genera
to survey the railroads ~traversing the
State, and to determine their mileage
in each county.
Assembly bill No. "a, by Leermo
to consolidate certain county and town
ship offices. Referred to the Storey
county delegation.
Assembly bill No. IS, by Alt, to en-
courage home industries and manu-
features, and regulating the drum
mer's business in that respect.
: Assemblybill No. 66, by Millett, to con
solidate the Assessors duties with the
Sherifi's office, etc., in several counties
of the State.
: Assembly bill No. 81, by Griswold
to repeal the dog tax law. The fore
going bills were referred to the proper
committees.
Assembly bill No. So, by Hale, tt
: prohibit gaming long bill. Re
ferred to Committee on Ways ant
Means. Pending the consideration 0
this bill, Craig of Pizen Switch, moved
: that is be referred to the Committe,
on Agriculture, as it was purely al
t agricultural pursuit. Laughter. Upor
explanation he withdrew his amend
ment.
Senate joint concurrent resolution
No. II, by Briggs, concerning thu
viticultural interests of the Pacifi,
!. Coast. Passed. Beebee, Pike ant
? Twiss voting no.
Assembly substitute for Senate bill
No. IS, by Williams, to provide for thu
: manner Of submitting the Constitu
! tional amendments to the voters o
Nevada. Pike saidit would cost $37,
900 to publish the pending amend
, ments under the provisions OF the
original bill. The substitute require:
the printing to be done by the State
Printer, and a copy to be sent to eaci
voter by the several County Clerks, al
? far less expense. The substitute was
! adopted and passed unanimously.
Senate bill No. 20, by Forbes, re-
/, quiring the recording of anne of co
partners in business. Passed.
/ Senate bill No. SO, by Briggs, to en-
!, courage the construction of a railroad
! through the southern portion of the
State, was made the special order fol-
next Monday at 2 P. NJ.
!, Senate bill No. AZ. by Fish, author
izing Washoe county road and bridge
bonds. Passed.
After passing resolutions of respect
to the memory OF Mr.. Schooling the
Assembly adjourned until Monday.